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Water Pump
Well today I noticed a sweet smell. You know the typical smell of hot antifreeze. My engine temp gauge was normal. But when I went to check the coolant level the surge tank was bone dry. I noticed that there was antifreeze stains around the water pump. Which leads me to think the water pump has finally started to leak. Hey the stock one lasted me 173,000 miles so I can't complain about that.
So this is what I was thinking. New one from Napa is 114 dollars. Remove old pump put new pump and thermostat in. I figured I am in there I might as well replace the original thermostat. I also am going to replace the belt since it shows wear.
I planned on flushing out the coolant system as well.
The surge tank was not pressurized and there is no water in the oil. I also have not heard of any head problems on the 7.3L so I am not even looking at that route. Plus with my mods I doubt that is my problem. With all the signs around the water pump I am going with that is leaking and needs to be replaced.
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